Final Score: Phillies 8, Pirates 6
Just over 20,000 fans were in attendance for Friday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but even with a ballpark half empty (or half full), it’s finally starting to feel like the Phillies have a realistic chance at a Red October.
There were a few moments in this game that made even the most skeptical observers believe. Kyle Gibson didn’t have his best outing on the mound, but he hit a third-inning home run to give the Phillies an early lead.